Close-up appreciation of classical church architecture

This building owes its construction to the sponsorship of Bishop D. Rodrigo Mercado de Zuloaga. The project began in 1540 and was completed by Domingo de Carrera, Pierres Picart, and Gibaja. The building has a rectangular layout, featuring an inner courtyard, small chapels, and spacious rooms. It consists of two floors. The main façade is divided into three sections, with the central part being Gothic and flanked by two large towers. The façade showcases a three-tiered design, with the second tier being the most striking, as it features a statue of Bishop Don Rodrigo in prayer. Inside, the cloister is adorned with semicircular arches across two levels, decorated with circular reliefs symbolizing prominent figures of the time. The university chapel is topped with a pointed arch. Since 1901, the university has ceased offering courses.